The Tamiya TRF419XR uses a standard dual-bellcrank steering system. It is ball-raced and has aluminum turnbuckles reaching out to the wheels. Toe and Ackermann are adjustable.
Build Notes:
Using the kit dimensions for the turnbuckle lengths seems to be a good place to start.
Using the kit dimensions for the turnbuckle lengths seems to be a good place to start. Step 1:
Build the steering bridge. A light dab of blue threadlocker on these ball ends is suggested.
Build the steering bridge. A light dab of blue threadlocker on these ball ends is suggested.
Step 2:
Attach to the aluminum steering arms. A very LIGHT dab of blue threadlocker is suggested; don’t get any on the shims or bearings.
Attach to the aluminum steering arms. A very LIGHT dab of blue threadlocker is suggested; don’t get any on the shims or bearings.
Step 3:
Build the 3 turnbuckles; two steering, one drag link.
Build the 3 turnbuckles; two steering, one drag link.
Step 4:
Attach the turnbuckles to the steering assembly.
Attach the turnbuckles to the steering assembly.
Step 5:
Slide the steering assembly onto the steering posts and secure with the 3x6mm screws. Blue threadlock is suggested.
Slide the steering assembly onto the steering posts and secure with the 3x6mm screws. Blue threadlock is suggested.
That was quick and easy. Moving on to Step 5 – Suspension!
Use the links below to follow each step.
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Opening Page
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 1 – Chassis/ Bulkheads
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 2 – Rear Differential
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 3 – Driveline
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 4 – Steering
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 5 – Suspension
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 6 – Anti-Roll Bars
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 7 – Shocks
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 8 – Final Assembly
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Opening Page
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 1 – Chassis/ Bulkheads
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 2 – Rear Differential
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 3 – Driveline
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 4 – Steering
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 5 – Suspension
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 6 – Anti-Roll Bars
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 7 – Shocks
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 8 – Final Assembly
